Monthly Archives: July, 2012

My take on Shane Doan, who reportedly visited the Rangers’ brass yesterday while in NYC anyway for NHL/NHLPA CBA war discussions: I’ve always liked Doan as a player and still do. I think he would fit very, very nicely into the Rangers; into their identity, into their leadership group. He…

From the Rangers: RANGERS ACQUIRE A FIFTH ROUND PICK IN 2014 Send Forward Casey Wellman to Florida NEW YORK, July 20, 2012 – New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has acquired a fifth round pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft from…

Not sure what to make of this whole Shea WWEber signing by the Flyers. The Nashville Predators have made a lot of noise about matching the 14-year, $110 million offer sheet — they have a week to do so — but there are many reports, including one by Larry Brooks,…

Houston, We Have a Problem…or not. First and foremost, thank you Carp aka Blogfather for giving me the chance to do yet another summer post. I’ve done posts before about my humble fan beginnings, and the first time I played hockey. Today’s topic will be a little different though, because…

2011-12: The Year In Review It’s hard to believe we’re in the middle of summer already and it’s been almost a full year since we were eagerly looking ahead to the 2011-12 season (my preview, which did predict an ECF berth and loss, can be found at http://rangers.lohudblogs.com/2011/08/22/guest-blogger-afrey94/). I had…

Some Random Thoughts: · The league needs to implement a “Justin Schultz rule.” Perhaps something like making a draft choice the property of the drafting team for seven years. Anaheim got regally screwed by a loophole where a college player can easily become an unrestricted free agent. Here’s how simple…

(Editor’s note: I was going to give my take on the upcoming labor war — and I do believe it will be a war — but this was done in the nick of time by someone far more versed on the CBA than I … so thanks, Captain, and soon-to-be-new…

(Editor’s note: I had to edit some things out of this guest post … not for any particular reason other than I didn’t completely understand where they were going. I normally wouldn’t point out such edits, but you guys familiar with our friend e3 know what I mean.) First, a…

From MSG Network: Four Consecutive Saturdays of the Best of the Rangers from the 2011-12 Season, Including Game 6 and Game 7 of the First Round of the Playoffs, at 8:00p.m. New York, NY (July 12, 2012) – New York Rangers “Summer Ice” on MSG+ delivers the best of the…

That headline pretty much tells you that I’ve got nothin’ today, as we close in on the end of the second week of free agency, which has probably been the dullest free-agency period in Rangers history. Well, at least we’ve had some spirited discussion on Rick Nash and who the…

Why You Move Derek Stepan for Rick Nash I have been watching the National Hockey League for over 40 years and even a non-professional like me can identify who may be a special talent and who, despite his youth, and ability to make an occasional “wow” pass, is merely an ordinary player and…

From USA Hockey: U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2012 Announced Class Includes Lamoriello, Modano and Olczyk COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Lou Lamoriello, Mike Modano and Eddie Olczyk will be enshrined as the United States Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2012 it was announced today by USA Hockey.…

Why you don’t move Derek Stepan for Rick Nash. By HugeNYRfanfromTx First I want to thank Carp for allowing me the chance to write a guest blog … I’ve been following this blog since Sam Weinman was in charge but Carp has brought this thing to a whole new level…

from the NYR: RANGERS AGREE TO TERMS WITH JEFF HALPERN NEW YORK, July 10, 2012 – New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has agreed to terms with free agent forward Jeff Halpern. Halpern, 36, skated in 69 games with the Washington Capitals…

According to RDS’ Ren Lavoie, the Rangers have agreed to a one-year contract worth $700,000 with center Jeff Halpern, age 36. Not saying this is a bad signing, because Halpern is especially good on faceoffs, and is a penalty killer type. But … here is a team that was strong…

The Phoenix captain, a Coyote since they played in Winnipeg, has set his own free agency timetable, and that begins today. Shane Doan wanted to wait for all the political garbage surrounding the ‘Yotes’ ownership situation to be sorted out before deciding if he wants to stay or go. He…

… and still virtually nothing has happened to the Rangers roster. Yawn. Well, at least we’ve had some troll activity here to make us laugh. Or not. Still looking for volunteers to do some guest blogs, any hockey-related topic is welcome. Interested? Drop me a note at rcarpini@lohud.com. *********************************************** You…

Free agency week slowed to a crawl … and I honestly don’t know what is going to create that flurry of activity we were expecting after the first dominoes (Zach Parise and Ryan Suter) fell. Unlike some of the speculation here yesterday, I don’t think the Rangers are out of…

From the NYR: JEFF BEUKEBOOM NAMED ASSISTANT COACH OF THE AHL’S CONNECTICUT WHALE NEW YORK, July 6, 2012 – New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has named Jeff Beukeboom assistant coach of the team’s American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, Connecticut Whale. He…